OneCause

AUGUST 2, 2023

So, let’s look at some proven tips to help your nonprofit recruit and retain more peer-to-peer participants. Learn more peer-to-peer fundraising tips and insights: Join the Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Roundtable on September 12th at the 2023 OneCause Raise conference. Target potential fundraisers. Learn more. Say thank you.

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amplifi

DECEMBER 7, 2023

But if you’ve been taking things day-by-day, you may not be caught up with the ways the nonprofit industry evolved in 2023. And learning how to use ChatGPT and other learned language models to their strengths was a gamechanger for nonprofits in 2023. In fact, new donor and new retained donor participation dropped by 19.2

AI

Qgiv

MARCH 14, 2023

While many have embraced the “new normal” as we move past the pandemic, there continue to be underlying challenges for nonprofits trying to raise money in 2023. The organizations that can do the best job of retaining donors in 2023 will be most successful—not just in this year, but for years to come. This is two-fold.

Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Between the Great Resignation and many people reconsidering their career goals, your team members may be re-evaluating their commitment to your workplace. You can solidify priorities today to set you and your team up for a successful 2023, and, importantly, retain your best people.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 21, 2023

It’s that time of year to start your 2023 GivingTuesday prep! Before November rolls around, you need to prepare your organization for the big day and set your GivingTuesday goals. Offer recurring giving plans While acquiring new donors is important, GivingTuesday can help you retain donors as well.

ChatGPT

Ann Green's Nonprofit

JULY 30, 2024

decrease in 2023 after inflation, showing how challenging it is for donors and nonprofits to keep up with inflation rates. Consideration: The donor deepens their engagement by navigating to the nonprofit’s website and reading resources about its mission, programs, and goals. Charitable giving saw a 2.1%

Ethics

CauseVox

OCTOBER 1, 2024

In 2023, GivingTuesday in the United States alone saw an astounding $3.1 Despite annual donations decreasing the 2023 CauseVox Giving Study found that individuals, especially the younger demographic, remain steadfast in their commitment to philanthropic endeavors. Allows donors to celebrate with you when your goal is achieved.

Nonprofit

The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

A plurality (44%) indicated they met their revenue goals for the year. Even better, 31% said they exceeded their revenue goals for the year, according to a new data from Blackbaud Institute, a research lab under the aegis of Charleston, South Carolina-based software provider Blackbaud. There are other indications of optimism.

Fundraising

GiveSmart

OCTOBER 27, 2023

After all, connecting with donors and bringing attention to your campaign are some of the most important elements of meeting your donation goals. Choose a Theme and a Goal The first step to creating a campaign is choosing your theme and overall goal. How will it impact your mission? How does it impact the individuals you serve?

Goals

Blackbaud

JANUARY 26, 2024

For some, these feelings form into a plan, a new set of goals, and a refreshed mindset throughout the year ahead. Like for some, 2023 was a tremendously difficult year for me on a personal level , including the devastating and unexpected passing of my brother. 2023 was a year that saw tremendous ESG backlash in the headlines.

AI

Blackbaud

OCTOBER 4, 2024

In the same way, the pressure of alumni participation goals in the past filled our data with a bunch of “in the moment” donors, not the “staples.” As a result, they are now lapsed donors on many organizations’ lists, but they are higher-level (and retained) donors on the chosen few. And that one gets a bigger gift.

Metrics

Blackbaud

JULY 19, 2024

According to Dataro’s Data Pool, the same cohort of first-time midlevel donors gave 9x more than standard-value donors from 2018–2023. The more you invest in middle donors, the more likely you are to retain and upgrade them. But remember, the goal of AI is to simplify your workflow, not complicate it further.

AI

Candid

MAY 9, 2024

In 2023, with funding from the Wells Fargo Foundation and the Citi Foundation, Living Cities awarded grants totaling $3.2 The goal is always for these nonprofits—run by and for community members—to become self-sufficient, relying on fees paid by residents, such as rent or fees on the use of land.

Policy

CauseVox

JANUARY 26, 2023

Since the goal is to put funds into nonprofit operations, you can see how over several years you can significantly increase savings by using ACH and Venmo payments. ACH is perfect for your loyal donor base and will help you increase and retain more recurring and pledge donors for reliable streams of income year-round. There were 41.5

Donation

Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

How could hiring a grant consultant help your organization meet its funding goals? The National Council of Non-Profits research details the continuing challenges non-profits face in hiring and retaining staff to serve their communities. Half (51.7%) reported more vacancies in 2023 compared to 2020.

Consultant

The NonProfit Times

JULY 8, 2024

Building community was the key priority for membership organizations, with engagement-related goals and priorities also surfacing from our survey data. Revenue/dues growth was the second-most important goal, the data showed.

Demographics

The NonProfit Times

JULY 17, 2024

A plurality (44%) indicated they met their revenue goals for the year. Even better, 31% said they exceeded their revenue goals for the year, according to a new data from Blackbaud Institute, a research lab under the aegis of Charleston, South Carolina-based software provider Blackbaud. There are other indications of optimism.

Fundraising

Grants Plus

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Moreover, relying solely on pay increases to retain and attract grants staff may not address the underlying challenges of workload management and sustainability. Budget constraints and limited funding for staffing and overhead can make it unrealistic for nonprofits to compete in the wage market.

Grants

Millionaire Grant Lady

OCTOBER 6, 2023

What is the best option to help your organization meet its fundraising goals without overspending on grant writing services? The National Council of Non-Profits research details the continuing challenges non-profits face in hiring and retaining staff to serve their communities.

Grants

Just Write Grants

JULY 10, 2024

According to Independent Sector, in 2023, the estimated value of a volunteer hour reached a staggering $33.49. This blog will guide you through practical strategies to attract, engage, and retain enthusiastic volunteers who contribute significantly to your organization's mission. Why Focus on Summer?

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

57% of donors are enrolled in a recurring giving program, up 46% from the previous year according to a 2023 360MatchPro study. Clear Goals: Every recurring donation program should start by identifying the goals of the campaign. Lapsed donors can be retained by automating certain donor touchpoints, such as birthday greetings.

Donation

GiveSmart

JANUARY 22, 2024

An Executive Director’s effective leadership is tethered to achieving an organization’s short and long-term goals. The strategic vision includes things like evaluating and implementing changes to programming, staffing, vendors, policies, long-term goals, and benchmarks of success. Request a demo today!

Nonprofit

The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 17, 2023

For 24% of them, it’s been over a decade since their last campaign ( 2023 State of Capital Campaigns Benchmark Report ). Explain to leaders and the board that it is a common practice to fold hiring expenses into your overall campaign goal. And keep in mind that these campaigns don’t occur frequently.

Budget

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Freewill’s 2023 Planned Giving Report found that 15% of their users who created estate plans will arrange a planned gift in their will, even if their estate is worth less than $350,000. Realistic Revenue Goals: A well-run planned giving program can facilitate long-term growth.

Policy

The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 12, 2025

when adjusted for inflation in 2023? To win over new donors and retain current supporters, nonprofits must fully engage their stakeholders and prove why their causes are worth supporting. Did you know that total giving declined by 2.1% Small tweaks to your fundraising appeal can make a big difference in persuading people to give.

Fundraising

Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

According to the Charitable Giving USA 2024 report , donations in 2023 surpassed an estimated $557 billion. Solution: Develop strategies to attract and retain recurring donors. Launching a capital campaign prematurely, without adequate infrastructure and support, can lead to disappointment and missed goals.

Fundraising